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Olshlager Family History

Olshlager Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oelschlager, Schlager, Wollschlager, Ulshafer, Onsager, Slager

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Where is the Olshlager family from?

You can see how Olshlager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olshlager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olshlager family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olshlager's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Olshlager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olshlager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olshlager ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olshlager ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Olshlager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshlager census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Olshlager. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Olshlager. For the veterans among your Olshlager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshlager lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Olshlager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olshlager in 1983 was 85, and 68 in 1986.

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